Gordon Castle Highland Games

Speyside Artisans attended the Gordon Castle Highland Games on Sunday 22 May - the first Games since the 1930's. It was a great first event in over 75 years and we were pleasantly surprised as to how well the event was supported. The turnout was fantastic.

The Pipe Band gave a great performance too, along with the usual; Tug O War, Highland Dancing, Heavy Weight etc.We had our new outdoor banner on show too (above).

The weather proved a little too much for our gazebos though and they started to take off! I walked around the show and noticed everyone that had a gazebo were hanging on for dear life. They were gale force winds! Unfortunately we had to pack up early (as did most gazebos), due to the heavy wind, but it was a good day. Roll on next year!

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Exhibition at Glenfiddich Distillery

Speyside Artisans had a good start to the art and craft exhibition at Glenfiddich Distillery. The Distillery are so accommodating and helpful too. We had a good variety of visitors from locals to those from afar; USA, New Zealand, India, Switzerland and more. We have received good positive feedback from them too from looking through our visitors book.

Sally Williams of Ewe Can Too has been busy spinning away, giving visitors the opportunity to 'have a go'. She makes the most wonderful hand spun, hand dyed wools - so colourful.

Gary Lowe, our wood turner has been demonstrating his craft - as you can see above, he has had an enthusiastic audience. People are enjoying the demonstrations.

Sally offers workshop in the traditional craft of spinning too - one visitor expressing their interest in participating in a workshop.

The exhibition finishes today, but we have had a wonderful time at Glenfiddich Distillery. Our thanks goes to the wonderful friendly staff.

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Gordon Castle Highland Games

Speyside Artisans will be displaying their work at the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair on Sunday 22 May, 11am - 5pm.

Gordon Castle once hosted highland games, but that was in the 1930's and was one of the most prestigious events in the calender. Why it stopped, I don't know, but they have decided to resurrect it this year.

There will be the usual heavy weight competitions as well as highland dance, piping and tug o war. As it is a country fair, there will also be archery, clay pigeon shooting and not forgetting fishing - being situated on the River Spey, a perfect location. Lots of children activities, trade stalls, entertainment and refreshments - a great family day out.

Come along for a fun packed day. Why not have a go at spinning, Sally is always happy to answer all your questions about this traditional craft. She is an excellent spinner and prepares/dyes her own wool.

Here's hoping for good weather.

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